Location
The County of Lanark - Mississippi Mills In Almonte, on the NE corner of Almonte Street and Mill Street
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Photographer
Alan L Brown
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Posted
June 25, 2004
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Summary from the Ontario Heritage Foundation's website
James Rosamond and his sons Bennett and William were instrumental in the development of a thriving woollen industry in the Mississippi River valley during the 19th century. By 1890, Almonte was reputedly the seat of the woollen trade in Canada.
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